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bob3160:
      
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A new toy has been added to our front yard.  This windmill is fascinating to watch.
Unfortunately the camera seems to make it look like it's standing still when it's actually
spinning at a great speed while it tracks the wind.
Right now we have a wind speed of 20 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH
The windmill stands 7 ft tall and is securely anchored in cement.
I'm trying to figure out how I can adapt this toy to perform some useful task. ( Any suggestions ? )
As you can see, our Yucca is again blooming.

( I know this post is a little off-topic and can understand it's removal  :'( )

Vladimyr:
Any oil or water underneath you that you could pump out?

FreewheelinFrank:
To generate electricity would be the obvious suggestion.

http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/generate_your_own_energy/types_of_renewables/microwind

polonus:
Hi bob3160,

You can also turn it into a corn mill, and bake your own bread.

polonus

FreewheelinFrank:
Seems wind generators are quite a popular hobby:

http://www.otherpower.com/otherpower_wind_tips.html

http://www.tlgwindpower.com/customer/custbuilt.htm

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